SMASHBOX PRIMER

I've had this primer in my professional kit for a while and decided I'd finally try it on myself. My skin type is oily and my skin condition is acneic. My skin can get pretty sensitive which makes it looks red. This primer helps to smooth out the skin and cancel the redness (on the color wheel, the color opposite of red is green). I haven't tried it on myself because I don't think it'll work on my skin even in  this Hawaii humidity. I did 2 thin layers  of the primer. 

It did cover some redness around my nose and cheeks. I don't think it did much for the smoothing and I could see  some shine break thru within seconds of applying it. I have handful of clients who  are oily and acneic who I've used it on. I have seen great results with their makeup using this product. In my opinion, there are more professional products that have worked better for me. It's a matter of  trying different products that works better for you. This is great primer, but not one that I prefer for myself. Let me know  what  you think my results were from the  before and after or, if there no difference. 

Cynthia

Ipsy September Bag

If you haven't hear of Ispy, you may want to look into signing up as a member. Every month you get sample size - deluxe sample size products (sometimes new). This is great for makeupartists ask they can try it on themselves and add that to their kits. These are good for aspiring makeup artists as there are makeup and skincare products, also could be added to their kits. When I started, I had a mixture of drugstore products, MAC and samples. Starting of small is a perfect way to find the 

best products that are good for your artistry, but most importantly, your clients. All you makeup junkies out there (I'm one too, what makeup artist isn't what), these are perfect for you too. All these samples, and it's all yours for a monthly fee of $10. Think about it, it's worth it. 

On to the products

Every package comes like this. Every month is a different look of makeup bag, a major plus!!! :)

This lipgloss Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss. The consistency and thickness is like MAC's lip glosses. The applicator is a doe foot, the flat doe foot ones that lets you get every curve on your lips. Talk about luscious lips. 

There is another makeup, an eyeliner. It's a Pacifica brand. The color is grayish-greenish metallic color. The pro is the color pay off is awesome, but when I swatched, the tip fell off too fast. Either making the trip from Cali to Hawaii changed the tip very soft. 

One of the highlights of this bag is this face wash, 100% organic. I have yet to try it, but I super excited. 

Last product is this luxury hand cream. The smell is so sweet and I love how it's a perfect consistently. 

 Ispy tipsy,

Cynthia

Update

I'm sorry I've been so MIA. There have been some very significant things in my life and it made me realize, makeup isn't the only thing I want to blog about. Makeup is still my passion I would gladly answer any questions, but I want my readers to really know about my life and what type of health condition I have and have to deal. I'm don't want sympathy but bring awareness to the condition I have. This condition is AVM. 

Here's some info from Wikipedia:

"Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an abnormal connection betweenarteries and veins, bypassing thecapillary system. This vascular anomalyis widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system, but can appear in any location. Although many AVMs are asymptomatic, they can cause intense pain or bleeding or lead to other serious medical problems.

AVMs are usually congenital and belong to the RASopathies. The genetic transmission patterns of AVM, if any, are unknown. AVM is not generally thought to be an inherited disorder, unless in the context of a specific hereditary syndrome."

So, being said, I have gone thru 3 gamma knife radiation surgery from July 2013-February 2014; all three months apart. The anatomy of my AVM is one the most complex out there. So complex that when I went to UCSF, one of their teachers had ask if they could "use" my brain for studies, and your damn I said, shall I ever pass away, they could take my brain to study. Hey, anything to come up with preventions for the future. My AVM is in my brain, left side that controls my mobility, speech, and comprehension. Since getting my radiation, my mobility have gone down significantly, to be honest, I look like one who had a stroke. I can't deny the fact that I have good days and really bad days that I am too embarrassed to be seen that I would stay home. My daughters (5, 4) have been understanding of my condition and have been trying to help me. One day, one day, there will be an answer to this phenomenon.